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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Toni Schuck is being hailed as a hero after risking her life to save a group of runners from a suspected drunk driver. Schuck crashed her patrol SUV into the drunk driver to block the hundreds of runners. Schuck tells NBC’s Kerry Sanders, “It was ultimately instinct because I knew I was the last line of defense.” Schuck is now recovering from her injuries. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports for TODAY.
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Its hard to hate all police after hearing of this brave mother and trooper. It gives me hope there might just be more of them out there. It's noteworthy that this lady is also a Christian and that makes a huge difference in her world view.
Good thing she was driving a big SUV to absorb that impact.
I somehow missed this in the news when it first happened. It is insane to think of how many people that woman could have mowed down on the bridge if this trooper had not stopped her. She literally could have killed hundreds of people before she stopped. Because people instinctively would have started jumping off of the bridge which also would have been life-threatening. I will never understand how people can be so selfish as to drink and drive.
What a badass.
Jesus saved her that day
Dude they should put the police vehicle in a musuem
I have witnessed some acts of bravery…..But Jeez…..This woman deserves the highest Honour available…..Absolutely selfless and what courage and bravery…..Respect Toni, you Madam….Are a special kind of person 😉
Big guts doing that, and she's a mother.
HERO OFFICER!
I salute this woman
Amazing
The right moment on the right place 👏 nothing but pure divine intervention 😍♥️nothing else
I watched it like 10 times just great 👍 job
SUPER TROOPER 👌
God bless this woman. I wish I could hug her. She an amazing soul there’s good in this world
While other officers use their badge to inflict pain, suffering , death and constant abuse of citizens.
This hero protect citizen and put her life in the line for us.
Biden should grant her the medal star of bravery and honor this local soldier who deserve that and more.
This trooper is a hero… there is no other words for what she done… a HERO.
The DUI driver's blood alcohol was taken 6 HOURS LATER??? Seriously??? She must have gone to the hospital after that crash. They could have easily taken a blood sample then. Trooper Schuck is a hero hands down.
She put her life on the line . Just to save other people .
God bless the trooper 🙌
Officer , God called on you … God made you an Angel of defense… You were already an Angel… but He made You an Angel with the full armor of God on… You are a Hero don't sell yourself short… You are a Hero – I love You , I love You in the name of Jesus I love You ~ You are a Great human being … You saved hundreds of lives and You were willing to give up Your own to do it … that's a automatic trip to heaven…🌱🕊️
We need more officers like her along this great nation
wow she a hero
a case of really big balls
God bless you….
I gald lady trooper is alive not dead.the lady drink driver suv hit trooper suv suv must be druuk .
She has intestinal fortitude….
Not all hero’s wear capes God bless her soul ❤️
Oh my god! that’s one of the bravest and dangerous thing I ever witnessed. the impact was strong you can feel it through the video. This woman will be traumatized for the rest of here career as a officer
Looking at that trooper it shows they don't have a physical fitness program. I have seen some whoppers in Florida.
To God be the glory…
Good job Troop!!! Brother in blue from Washington DC area. Hang in there. God bless you and your family!!
A true hero.
Should have placed both police cars in the road blocking the road entirely and got out of the vehicle. Pretty brave stuff though!!
Great job Trooper! My thoughts are with you! As for the driver… she can rot in jail… a menace to society.
I can not figure how anyone thinks they can paint this with a different brush, The trooper is a Hero for her actions to protect the runners. They were on a tall bridge which would have been suicide to jump off of. I am a military veteran and retired law enforcement officer from Arizona. I would be really happy if the US Congress would decide to award this trooper with the Medal of Honor though she did not serve in the military. The actions she took that day would match the actions of our Medal of Honor Heroes we have with us today!!! She risked her life for the lives of others!!!
Strong Tough Officer. Times Person of the Year Award. Love from Australia. 🤗
Why didn’t the bmw automatically brake
Thre was someone there whose name sounds like Stephen Gaskin. How much better can you get?
(I met Stephen Gaskin in Summertown, Tennessee.)
Drunk. Yes. Obviously they know that now. However, the way the driver swerved, tells me this guy intended to drive through that crowd of runners.
Now that’s a True Officer right there. May God bless her. 🙏🏼👮🏼❤️
She should be charged with hundreds of counts of attempted murder, too.
Definitely looks like she could have positioned herself and hit the side, of the car.
Thank god she’s okay
I think we found DeSantis' replacement when he becomes President or VP in 2024.
Why did she do this? It is well known that all runners are LIBS. No True American Patriots who Love TRUMP will run like this. It is unamerican to run. So I ask again: why did she sacrifice her CAR and potentially her life for a bunch of granola munching Libs?
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